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Eddie Long, The Black Church, and the Need For a Deeper Conversation

The morning of Sunday, January 15, 2016, I got on Twitter to see that Bishop Eddie Long had passed away. My immediate thought was, “Oh, this is gonna be some mess.” And surely, mess it was. Especially being that his death is coming right off the heels of Kim Burrell’s intense homophobic rant where she veryContinueContinue reading “Eddie Long, The Black Church, and the Need For a Deeper Conversation”

Music Monday – Cynthia Erivo

The remarkably gifted British actress, singer, and songwriter, Cynthia Erivo, was born in South London to Nigerian parents on January 8, 1987. She is a trained a professional, hailing from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Erivo’s early work consist of roles on British television programs like as Chewing Gum and The Tunnel. She has stage experienceContinueContinue reading “Music Monday – Cynthia Erivo”

A Look Back at 2016 + Looking Ahead to 2017

As I’ve written about previously on my blog, 2016 was terrible. I mean, it was bad. Like, if 2016 were a person, it would be Tomi Lahren or Wendy Williams or one them Kardashians. Just horrid. And as much as I would like to leave 2016 in the past and keep it moving, I think thatContinueContinue reading “A Look Back at 2016 + Looking Ahead to 2017”